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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 338.09 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 338.09 and 138.87 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 338.09 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/338.09 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 338.09 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 46,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,949.86/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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